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Module Title |
Analytical Problem Solving
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Module Code |
CS409
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School |
School of Chemical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To develop ability of student to solve problems related to analytical science.
- To develop ability of student to research into the literature relating to specific analytical problems and identify, assess and present analytical solutions to such problems.
- To develop communication & presentation skills.
- To experience a teamwork approach to problem solving.
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Learning Outcomes
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The student will:
- Be able to find relevant data from spectroscopic, electrochemical, imaging and separation methods on a particular subject.
- Be competent in the conversion of analytical data to useful analytical information in order to solve the analytical problem.
- Be able to understand the nature of an analytical problem and the best approach available to solve such a problem.
- Be able to confidently disseminate results through a number of communication means - written report, poster and oral presentation.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
18
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
18
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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The analytical content from the syllabi in previously taken courses e.g. modules CS102, CS302 and CS304 will represent the core knowledge. Extensive use will be made of secondary literature in the analytical area. This will complement the use of the primary literature associated with the literature survey module CS453. Students will work in teams and alone to explore ideas and observations before presentation of their work to the lecturers and/or their peers. Two assignments will be carried out during this module.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Your research project : a step-by-step guide for the first-time researcher / Nicholas Walliman. 2005, DCU library ref: 808.02
- Designing and managing a research project : a business student's guide / Michael Jay Polonsky, David S. Waller. 2005, DCU library ref: 658.4030072
- Dissertation and scholarly research : recipes for success; a practical guide to start and complete your dissertation, thesis, or formal research project / Marilyn K. Simon. 2005, DCU library ref: 808.066
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CF | BSc in Chemistry with French |
| CG | BSc in Chemistry with German |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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